Orange Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup milk

Topping

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Combine flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly. Make a well in the center and add orange peel, orange juice, and milk. Stir until dough just clings together.

3. 3

   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 10-12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to 1/2" thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2" biscuit cutter.

4. 4

   Put biscuits onto a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with orange juice and sprinkle with sugar.

5. 5

   Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.